FRANCIS WILLIAM 'FRANK' SUGGITT (1894-1917) of Lethbridge (Alberta)Rank: PrivateUnit: Battalion, 113th Lethbridge Highlanders CEF Battalion, 43rd Cameron Highlanders of Canada CEF
Francis William 'Frank' Suggitt was born on July 19, 1894 in Buda, Illinois to parents James and Eva Suggitt. He grew up in Illinois, and as a young man, immigrated to Canada. He moved to Coaldale, Alberta, where his only brother, Harry, was already living. At time of enlistment, Frank was employed as a clerk.
On March 7, 1916, Frank Suggitt enlisted with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. Pte Suggitt arrived in England on October 6, 1916 on the SS Tuscania, and remained in England with the Kilties until embarking for France on October 27, 1916. Upon arrival in France, he was taken on strength by the 43rd Battalion CEF. Private Suggitt remained at the front lines with the 43rd Battalion Cameron Highlanders for nearly a year and saw action at key battles including the Somme, Arras, Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele.
He wrote many letters home with interesting accounts of military life and the operation of the Lewis Gun, of which he had become quite adept. On October 26, 1917, Private Suggitt was killed in action. The muddy fields of Passchendaele had claimed yet another Lethbridge man. As his remains were never recovered or identified, he is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial.
Frank Suggitt was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. His father, James, received the death plaque and scroll in honor of his son.
Cemetery/Memorial: Menin Gate Memorial -- Ypres (Belgium)
Cenotaph Location: Lethbridge (Alberta)
Honors: American Legion Post 261 Frank W. Suggitt, Buda, IL named in honor of him.
Francis William 'Frank' Suggitt was born on July 19, 1894 in Buda, Illinois to parents James and Eva Suggitt. He grew up in Illinois, and as a young man, immigrated to Canada. He moved to Coaldale, Alberta, where his only brother, Harry, was already living. At time of enlistment, Frank was employed as a clerk.
On March 7, 1916, Frank Suggitt enlisted with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. Pte Suggitt arrived in England on October 6, 1916 on the SS Tuscania, and remained in England with the Kilties until embarking for France on October 27, 1916. Upon arrival in France, he was taken on strength by the 43rd Battalion CEF. Private Suggitt remained at the front lines with the 43rd Battalion Cameron Highlanders for nearly a year and saw action at key battles including the Somme, Arras, Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele.
He wrote many letters home with interesting accounts of military life and the operation of the Lewis Gun, of which he had become quite adept. On October 26, 1917, Private Suggitt was killed in action. The muddy fields of Passchendaele had claimed yet another Lethbridge man. As his remains were never recovered or identified, he is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial.
Frank Suggitt was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. His father, James, received the death plaque and scroll in honor of his son.
Cemetery/Memorial: Menin Gate Memorial -- Ypres (Belgium)
Cenotaph Location: Lethbridge (Alberta)
Honors: American Legion Post 261 Frank W. Suggitt, Buda, IL named in honor of him.
FRANCIS WILLIAM 'FRANK' SUGGITT (1894-1917) of Lethbridge (Alberta)Rank: PrivateUnit: Battalion, 113th Lethbridge Highlanders CEF Battalion, 43rd Cameron Highlanders of Canada CEF
Francis William 'Frank' Suggitt was born on July 19, 1894 in Buda, Illinois to parents James and Eva Suggitt. He grew up in Illinois, and as a young man, immigrated to Canada. He moved to Coaldale, Alberta, where his only brother, Harry, was already living. At time of enlistment, Frank was employed as a clerk.
On March 7, 1916, Frank Suggitt enlisted with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. Pte Suggitt arrived in England on October 6, 1916 on the SS Tuscania, and remained in England with the Kilties until embarking for France on October 27, 1916. Upon arrival in France, he was taken on strength by the 43rd Battalion CEF. Private Suggitt remained at the front lines with the 43rd Battalion Cameron Highlanders for nearly a year and saw action at key battles including the Somme, Arras, Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele.
He wrote many letters home with interesting accounts of military life and the operation of the Lewis Gun, of which he had become quite adept. On October 26, 1917, Private Suggitt was killed in action. The muddy fields of Passchendaele had claimed yet another Lethbridge man. As his remains were never recovered or identified, he is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial.
Frank Suggitt was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. His father, James, received the death plaque and scroll in honor of his son.
Cemetery/Memorial: Menin Gate Memorial -- Ypres (Belgium)
Cenotaph Location: Lethbridge (Alberta)
Honors: American Legion Post 261 Frank W. Suggitt, Buda, IL named in honor of him.
Francis William 'Frank' Suggitt was born on July 19, 1894 in Buda, Illinois to parents James and Eva Suggitt. He grew up in Illinois, and as a young man, immigrated to Canada. He moved to Coaldale, Alberta, where his only brother, Harry, was already living. At time of enlistment, Frank was employed as a clerk.
On March 7, 1916, Frank Suggitt enlisted with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. Pte Suggitt arrived in England on October 6, 1916 on the SS Tuscania, and remained in England with the Kilties until embarking for France on October 27, 1916. Upon arrival in France, he was taken on strength by the 43rd Battalion CEF. Private Suggitt remained at the front lines with the 43rd Battalion Cameron Highlanders for nearly a year and saw action at key battles including the Somme, Arras, Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele.
He wrote many letters home with interesting accounts of military life and the operation of the Lewis Gun, of which he had become quite adept. On October 26, 1917, Private Suggitt was killed in action. The muddy fields of Passchendaele had claimed yet another Lethbridge man. As his remains were never recovered or identified, he is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial.
Frank Suggitt was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. His father, James, received the death plaque and scroll in honor of his son.
Cemetery/Memorial: Menin Gate Memorial -- Ypres (Belgium)
Cenotaph Location: Lethbridge (Alberta)
Honors: American Legion Post 261 Frank W. Suggitt, Buda, IL named in honor of him.
Gravesite Details
Note from GN: 736614. 43rd Bn. Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). 26th October 1917. Age 24. Son of James Suggitt
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